News

29 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recognised the achievements of 40 staff from across the organisation who took part in the 2025/26 Leadership Development Programme at the Downshire Civic Centre in Downpatrick.

28 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working alongside the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) to promote the importance of tackling major causes of work-related ill health.

28 January 2026 A community wellbeing event organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Newry, Slieve Gullion and Crotlieve District Electoral Areas (DEAs) in Cloughreagh Community Centre on Monday 19 January was attended by more than 140 residents.

27 January 2026 Updated Tuesday 27 January, 8pm Following the recent Met Office Yellow and Amber warnings please see the below update to our services: Refuse Collection Services: Bin collections across the district are operating as normal tomorrow, Wednesday 28 January.

26 January 2026 More than 1,100 students from 9 post-primary schools across Crossmaglen, Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and Newry attended a large-scale Careers Fair held at Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 20th January 2026.

26 January 2026 Owners of vacant and derelict commercial properties across the district are being offered the opportunity to apply for financial support to help restore the buildings.

26 January 2026 Almost £600,000 in rural business development support has been offered to people across the district.

20 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is planning to build on the success of its Make it Local campaign which has profiled over 100 businesses since its launch.

20 January 2026 A scheme to redevelop the historic Grove area in the heart of Downpatrick has become a catalyst for a wider community led project that will be delivered over the next two years.

19 January 2026 This year marks a golden milestone for one of Newry’s most beloved traditions.

19 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, is delighted to announce the two charities he will be supporting throughout his term of office for 2025–2026, The Laurence Trust and the Head Injury Support.

19 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a new partnership with St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint, to develop a new multi-sports hub on the school campus, helping to meet the growing demand for high-quality sports facilities across the district.